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Perhaps best known for its four-mile long "Strip" of casinos and resorts, Las Vegas, Nevada, is aptly nicknamed "The Entertainment Capital of the World." Visitors arriving by air generally land at McCarran International Airport, located just south of the Strip. For travelers on a budget, or for those who simply want to save their money for the casinos, several inexpensive motels are located around the airport, with rooms generally available for under $80 per night (as of February 2011).

Best Western McCarran Inn

Located near the northeast corner of the airport grounds, this budget property is about a mile from the Strip and has a Two Diamond rating from AAA. The smoke-free accommodation offers a variety of room and suite sizes, in-room coffee service, free Internet and a free continental breakfast each morning. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor heated swimming pool year-round. The motel offers free shuttle service to the airport or to the Strip, making it an overall excellent value for those on a budget.

Travelodge Ambassador Strip Inn Las Vegas

Situated just northwest of the airport, this economical motel is conveniently located near the heart of the action, literally within walking distance from the southern end of the Strip. The motel offers basic amenities such as a free continental breakfast, in-room coffee, in-room refrigerator and microwave, an outdoor pool and free Internet access. Numerous dining establishments and casinos can be reached by foot, and the motel offers a courtesy shuttle to other areas of the Strip.

Motel 6 Las Vegas-Tropicana

Also convenient to the Strip, this motel is situated northeast of the airport and is within walking distance of many restaurants and attractions. The motel has fewer amenities than the nearby Travelodge -- for example, it offers no shuttle service -- but rates are lower as a trade-off. The Motel 6 has an outdoor pool, offers complimentary morning coffee and allows children to stay for free. Internet service is available for a small daily fee.

Motel 8

This budget motel is situated directly on the southern end of the Strip, just west of the airport, and across the street from the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Amenities are very basic and include a seasonal outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. An on-site convenience store is available, and several restaurants and casinos are within walking distance. This motel's location makes it ideal for budget travelers who desire easy access to the airport and the Strip without a lot of extras.

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